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busybrain said:
Hi! I found out that I was accepted today and I am currently living on the west coast so I don't think it really matters where you are from. I also have no ties to the Appalachian area if that helps.
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Congrats!! :soexcited::clap::clap::soexcited::claps::claps::banana::banana: You've gotta tell us your S T A T S ! ! Also like @mccortisol said, when did you apply? Give us the details! Hopefully I hear from them soon too 😀
 
I know I'm talking of the future, but could someone tell me if I am competitive? My c/S gpa is 3.4/3.0. I haven't taken the mcat yet but I'm looking to take it in August and apply for the 2018/2019 season. I have about 100 volunteer hours but I work at a mental health group home full time. I have a research paper under my belt along with about 100 shadowing hours. I really want to participate in this program and have not, and am fairly confident, considered applying DO out of the gate.

Thanks for your advice and inputs.
 
Vokounfan said:
I know I'm talking of the future, but could someone tell me if I am competitive? My c/S gpa is 3.4/3.0. I haven't taken the mcat yet but I'm looking to take it in August and apply for the 2018/2019 season. I have about 100 volunteer hours but I work at a mental health group home full time. I have a research paper under my belt along with about 100 shadowing hours. I really want to participate in this program and have not, and am fairly confident, considered applying DO out of the gate.

Thanks for your advice and inputs.
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Depending on your MCAT, you could try applying for DO out of the gate for sure and then have the application transferred over if the cycle isn't showing anything by January. You have some good experiences and that mental health group work can easily be spun into some good essays.
 
mccortisol said:
Congratulations! It's exciting to hear that they have started accepting.

Do you mind me asking what your stats were? And when did you apply?
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Supermanwife said:
Congrats!!!!
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kelminak said:
Congrats!! :soexcited::clap::clap::soexcited::claps::claps::banana::banana: You've gotta tell us your S T A T S ! ! Also like @mccortisol said, when did you apply? Give us the details! Hopefully I hear from them soon too 😀
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Thanks for the Congrats everyone! My application was complete Feb 2 but I think they rushed to process mine b/c I was accepted into another post-bacc and my deadline for the other program is in 2 weeks.

non-trad, lots of research/clinical experiences, and publications.

Good Luck Everyone!
 
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Hello all. Does the VCOM Post-Bacc have a program at all three campuses?
 
busybrain said:
Thanks for the Congrats everyone! My application was complete Feb 2 but I think they rushed to process mine b/c I was accepted into another post-bacc and my deadline for the other program is in 2 weeks.

~3.3 cgpa
~3.2sgpa
494 MCAT
non-trad, lots of research/clinical experiences, and publications.

Good Luck Everyone!
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Nice! My GPA is lower but my MCAT is higher, so you've given me some extra hope being far from the region. 🙂

balston82 said:
Hello all. Does the VCOM Post-Bacc have a program at all three campuses?
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No, it's only at the VA campus. If you're admitted to the med school through the program, they'll move you to the school closest to your permanent address.
 
DexterMorganSK said:
So I got an update from the program that my file will be sent to the admissions committee by end of next week or so. I didn't call, as some of you suggested, she responded thru the email. 🙂

Anyways, did you guys know about their laptop policy? They require a windows-based laptop and Mac's are not allowed due to their exam apps..lol...

http://www.vcom.edu/students/computer-requirements
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Oh no 🙁 thats all I use... crap.
 
vle said:
I will be submitting my application tomorrow. I was also having a tough time trying to write the essays.
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Have you submitted it already? We could always edit each others if you havent... I plan to submit this saturday.
 
Guys, I had a quick question, for CV, say I took a class online (orgo), would I put that online college on my resume? and would I put it above my undergraduate college?
 
busybrain said:
Hi! I found out that I was accepted today and I am currently living on the west coast so I don't think it really matters where you are from. I also have no ties to the Appalachian area if that helps.
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CONGRATS!!!! 😀
 
Supermanwife said:
They select your location based off your permanent address. If it's closer to PA then they shouldnt move you.
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Not true - everyone in the class this year who are from Maryland is closer to the VA campus but they are being sent to Spartanburg.
 
doitfortheDO said:
Guys, I had a quick question, for CV, say I took a class online (orgo), would I put that online college on my resume? and would I put it above my undergraduate college?
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A singular class? Probably not.

FutureDoctorChloe said:
Not true - everyone in the class this year who are from Maryland is closer to the VA campus but they are being sent to Spartanburg.
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That's interesting. They definitely made it sound like you could stay at the campus closest to your permanent address. Why is it so important to get people to their other locations?
 
Still considering on applying to this. Been waiting on other schools right now.
 
DexterMorganSK said:
Yeah, if I get accepted then I'll probably get a Thinkpad or Acer, or Lenovo...something less than $200 would be nice!

GL with your App!
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Aw thanks, probably will have to do the same here. I'll probably bring my mac for my own use though, can't live without it anymore haha.
 
Hi everyone! Congrats to those who got in and good luck to those applying!

I'm a NJ resident with a 3.1 cGPA and 3.0 sGPA with a 493 mcat score. I just transferred my DO application over yesterday. Anyone think I have a chance to get in?
 
mp219 said:
Hi everyone! Congrats to those who got in and good luck to those applying!

I'm a NJ resident with a 3.1 cGPA and 3.0 sGPA with a 493 mcat score. I just transferred my DO application over yesterday. Anyone think I have a chance to get in?
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That MCAT is pretty rough, but not lethal considering you'd just need to have an even higher GPA in the post-bacc program. It'll probably depend on your ECs and essays.
 
icevyne25 said:
How long do you think it would take to review an accept/deny an application if submitted on feb 16? Would you say 2-3 weeks...4?
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I submitted on 1/31 and haven't heard back yet, so I wouldn't expect anything faster than 4 weeks.
 
icevyne25 said:
How long do you think it would take to review an accept/deny an application if submitted on feb 16? Would you say 2-3 weeks...4?
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They have been known to generally take 4-6 weeks (closer to 6 weeks for most people). I applied on Jan 8, and they didn't complete calculating my GPA and putting my application together until 3 weeks from then.
 
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icevyne25 said:
How long do you think it would take to review an accept/deny an application if submitted on feb 16? Would you say 2-3 weeks...4?
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I actually transferred the secondary from them to the post bacc program back in November and haven't heard anything back yet so its probably going to be awhile
 
Futuredoc157 said:
I actually transferred the secondary from them to the post bacc program back in November and haven't heard anything back yet so its probably going to be awhile
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Same, though mine was in the first week of December. Did we have additional requirements for the application short of making sure all the components from the DO app made it over to the post-bacc program? Ms. Hewitt said my file was complete and processed, but I keep seeing that people did a separate application for the post-bacc and I'm severely paranoid now.
 
MaxMaxxie421 said:
Same, though mine was in the first week of December. Did we have additional requirements for the application short of making sure all the components from the DO app made it over to the post-bacc program? Ms. Hewitt said my file was complete and processed, but I keep seeing that people did a separate application for the post-bacc and I'm severely paranoid now.
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I dont believe so. If the application is complete i guess its just a waiting game from here
 
doitfortheDO said:
Oh no 🙁 thats all I use... crap.
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fwiw, a I've seen a couple of my classmates use Macs for exams and they've had no issues with ExamSoft. I think that policy may be a CYA in case ExamSoft does crap out on a Mac, but I've never seen it. That being said, I bought a Windows computer when I was planning on using Mac but I don't regret it. I also have a buddy who is in Med School that uses a Mac and he hasn't had a problem with ExamSoft either. Take that as you will
 
DexterMorganSK said:
Yeah, if I get accepted then I'll probably get a Thinkpad or Acer, or Lenovo...something less than $200 would be nice!

GL with your App!
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AquaRegia241 said:
fwiw, a I've seen a couple of my classmates use Macs for exams and they've had no issues with ExamSoft. I think that policy may be a CYA in case ExamSoft does crap out on a Mac, but I've never seen it. That being said, I bought a Windows computer when I was planning on using Mac but I don't regret it. I also have a buddy who is in Med School that uses a Mac and he hasn't had a problem with ExamSoft either. Take that as you will
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I think what they do is install bootcamp and have the Macbook run windows 10. Then it's just like any other windows running computer. That's what I did with a macbook on Examsoft. After the exam, you can go back to OS X if you prefer that
 
AquaRegia241 said:
fwiw, a I've seen a couple of my classmates use Macs for exams and they've had no issues with ExamSoft. I think that policy may be a CYA in case ExamSoft does crap out on a Mac, but I've never seen it. That being said, I bought a Windows computer when I was planning on using Mac but I don't regret it. I also have a buddy who is in Med School that uses a Mac and he hasn't had a problem with ExamSoft either. Take that as you will
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Okay thanks!! I'll probably do what you did and buy a windows laptop <$200. I don't want to risk that during an exam. Especially since I'm one of those people where if anything can go wrong... it will , bad luck gah. Thanks for the reply 🙂
 
Quick question.

I've graduated in 2015 and my premed letter or Rec. does not count towards post bacc programs. This means I have to get a LOR from a science faculty member. My question is, does the program accept letters from math faculty? Not quite sure if my science faculty members would remember me as much as this professor does.
 
Vokounfan said:
Quick question.

I've graduated in 2015 and my premed letter or Rec. does not count towards post bacc programs. This means I have to get a LOR from a science faculty member. My question is, does the program accept letters from math faculty? Not quite sure if my science faculty members would remember me as much as this professor does.
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Why doesnt your letters count? I used mine and i graduated in 2013 and i didnt have any issues. As long as they are from professors that actually taught you and gave you a grade you should be fine
 
Vokounfan said:
Quick question.

I've graduated in 2015 and my premed letter or Rec. does not count towards post bacc programs. This means I have to get a LOR from a science faculty member. My question is, does the program accept letters from math faculty? Not quite sure if my science faculty members would remember me as much as this professor does.
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I called the office when I was applying to ask the same question. I had an excellent Bio Stats letter but a little less excellent Physics letter. They told me that it had to be a science course so I sent in the LOR from my Physics professor. 😕
 
Supermanwife said:
Hopefully we will hear something this week... (fingers crossed)
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I was thinking the same thing today. I watch this thread like a hawk (I'm always at a computer though 😛) looking for updates of people getting in.
 
Anyone else here apply to the George Squared (Georgetown Masters in Physiology) program?
 
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Can any current or previous student comment on the structure and support of the program? I'm not asking if it's tough, I expect it to be tough but did you feel you had adequate support through out the program when trying to reach out to professors / staff etc?
 
DoctorCrush said:
Can any current or previous student comment on the structure and support of the program? I'm not asking if it's tough, I expect it to be tough but did you feel you had adequate support through out the program when trying to reach out to professors / staff etc?
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You can read through this thread and threads for previous years to get a feel for what people think of the program. Most speak very highly of it. Have you already applied?
 
For your apps, did you guys put specific dates (month/date/year) in the work/volunteer sections, or did you opt for (month/year)? I went for (month/year), and I'm hoping they didn't want me to be more specific. So just wanted some input from those who applied already as well (Sorry, I know its a silly question). 😀
 
kelminak said:
You can read through this thread and threads for previous years to get a feel for what people think of the program. Most speak very highly of it. Have you already applied?
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I've been thinking about it...I just heard about the program recently. I plan on retaking my horrendous MCAT this upcoming May. CGPA 3.4 and SGPA 3.3. I figured I'll wait till next cycle because it's sorta late already..?
 
doitfortheDO said:
For your apps, did you guys put specific dates (month/date/year) in the work/volunteer sections, or did you opt for (month/year)? I went for (month/year), and I'm hoping they didn't want me to be more specific. So just wanted some input from those who applied already as well (Sorry, I know its a silly question). 😀
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Just month and year.

DoctorCrush said:
I've been thinking about it...I just heard about the program recently. I plan on retaking my horrendous MCAT this upcoming May. CGPA 3.4 and SGPA 3.3. I figured I'll wait till next cycle because it's sorta late already..?
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I don't think it's too late if you can get things together quickly. Lots of seats available this year.
 
kelminak said:
Just month and year.



I don't think it's too late if you can get things together quickly. Lots of seats available this year.
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Oh yea? how many spots do they have left? I bet its gonna get intense next year because of the grade replacement rule.
 
When did everyone submit their applications? I am also eagerly waiting on updates.
 
Do you guys think its going to hurt me my application that I'm from new york. Are they only accepting virgina applicants????? is vcom in state friendly
 
nanie91 said:
Do you guys think its going to hurt me my application that I'm from new york. Are they only accepting virgina applicants????? is vcom in state friendly
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Someone got accepted from Cali.
 
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